Frazier museum hosting Napoleon exhibit

The Frazier History Museum in Louisville, which covers more than 1,000 years of world and American history, is hosting a special exhibit on Napoleon through March 2.

"The Eye of Napoleon," is a visual narrative of the extravagant life of one of history's most admired and feared figures. Featuring more than 200 rare treasures, this private collection includes paintings, sculptures, fine furniture, jewels, and clothing. One of the most notable items is the vintage hat worn by Napoleon during the 1809 Battle of Essling.

To mark this special exhibit, the Frazier will host a four-week series of extended Saturday night hours on Jan. 11, Jan. 18, Jan. 25 and Feb. 1. With a cash bar, the museum will remain open until 9 p.m. ET all four Saturdays. On Jan. 11 the event "Date Night in Paris" will feature French music, a French film, French lessons and French specialty cocktails.

The Frazier Museum, located on West Main Street's "Museum Row," also displays one of the nation's largest collections of toy soldiers, numbering more than 10,000.

Louisville recently turned up in the pages of National Geographic Traveler magazine as one of several "Best of the World" destinations. While the city was recognized in the magazine's December-January issue mainly for its resurgent bourbon industry, Louisville has also earned accolades for its cultural and historic resources.